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Central NI councils left in limbo
Taupō District Council’s decision not to submit an amalgamation proposal has had a knock-on effect for other councils in the wider area.
Taupō exit sinks merger plan
Rotorua has been left without an amalgamation partner after a previously “locked in” agreement with South Waikato fell apart weeks before councils must submit their proposals under the Government’s local government reform programme.
Mountains and rivers define communities in iwis’ proposal
A group of central North Island iwi has unveiled a proposal to reorganise local government around the region's mountains, river catchments and the communities connected to them.
Rotorua laments Taupō rebuff
Rotorua Lakes Council looks likely to pursue a proposed amalgamation with South Waikato District Council, with Mayor Tania Tapsell warning Taupō may regret its decision to pursue its own path.
Tributes flow for former Mayor David Trewavas
Long-serving Taupō Mayor David Trewavas has died
Thinking outside the box
A new suburb at the southern end of Taupō township has taken a decidedly Scandinavian approach to lifestyle and town planning.
TDC ponders four merger options
After a brief round of consultations, Taupō District Council has decided which amalgamation options it will look into further.
Council sets rates for year ahead
Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says they have gone over the budget in detail for the year ahead but the “unpalatable truth” is that rates will need to rise by an average of 6.6%.
TDC ponders four merger options
After a brief round of consultations, Taupō District Council has decided which amalgamation options it will look into further.
Housing project wins praise
An affordable housing partnership between Taupō District Council, Penny Homes, Classic Builders and Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust has been recognised with a national award.
Councils coy on merger options
Community input is being sought as Taupō District Council and surrounding councils begin “rushed” conversations over possible arranged marriages.
Future of council under review
When Taupō Mayor John Funnell got the top job last year, he had no idea he would at some point be given three months to convince Wellington how and if his council should still exist.
Severe weather on the way
Taupō people are being advised to prepare for gale force winds and heavy rain from early Sunday morning as Cyclone Vaianu looks set to pass through the Central North Island.
Thunderstom warning for Taupō
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Taupō.
The cost of getting elected
Mayoral winner John Funnell and runner-up Zane Cozens were the big spenders in last year’s local body election race.
GLC gets a makeover
She turned 30 in 2022, officially opening in August 1992, and now the Great Lake Centre is getting a make-over.
A message from the Mayor
Newly-elected Taupō District Mayor John Funnell took up the mayoralty in October after a career as a rescue helicopter pilot and business owner. He shares his reflections on his first two months.
Concrete surface for popular track
The winding path down to Otumuheke Stream track at Spa Park is being concreted.
Spreading the word about wet wipes
Dave Cade – otherwise known as Didymo Dave – has a new message to spread.
Musicals on hold as costs rise
A perfect storm of circumstances means Act 2 Visual and Performing Arts School artistic director Toni Neve has had to make the difficult decision to cease staging large scale end of year musical productions.
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